This stone was erected by Andrew Bell shipmaster in Dundee in memory of his father
William bell shipmaster there who died the 19th of May 1774 aged 54 years
To serve the nation
He crossed the ocean
Exposed to storms and snow
By the decree of the most high
he harbours here below
and here he lies at anchor sure
at his repose so sweet
waiting the call all hands make sail
our admiral Christ to meet
Here also interred his daughter Isobel who died 8th of Sept 1776
aged 23 years and five of his sons & 3 daughters who died in non age
Revised by William bell Shipmaster Dundee son of the late
Andrew Bell who died 4th Oct 1827 aged 72 years
Claimant: Heirs of Andrew Bell
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